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US-India Business Council to lead delegation to attend India Energy Week in Goa
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:23:55 PM IST
The US Chamber of Commerce's US-India Business Council (USIBC) is set to lead a business delegation to participate in the second edition of India Energy Week in Goa from February 6-9. ... read..


Both sides agree on complete withdrawal of Indian troops in Maldives by May 10: Maldives Foreign Ministry
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 11:23:48 PM IST
India will replace its military personnel in one of the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by March 10 and will complete the replacement by May 10, according to the Maldives Foreign Ministry. ... read..


Taiwan detects eight Chinese military aircraft, five naval ships around nation
Taipei | February 2, 2024 11:23:36 PM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday said that eight Chinese military aircraft and five naval ships were detected operating around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Thursday and 6 am (local time) on Friday (local time), Taiwan News repo ... read..


Nobel laureate Morten Meldal discusses India-Denmark cooperation in pharmaceuticals with MoS Jitendra Singh
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:46 PM IST
Nobel laureate and Danish Professor Morten Meldal called on Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh and discussed bilateral cooperation in pharmaceuticals and promoting chemistry studies among schoolchildren, the Ministry of Science and Technology said in ... read..


3,000 terrorists captured outside of Gaza since start of war: IDF
Middle East | February 2, 2024 10:24:27 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 2 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that about 3,000 wanted persons suspected of terrorist activities have been arrested by forces of its Central Command since the beginning of the war in Gaza. The Central Com ... read..


India, Maldives agree on "mutually workable solution" to enable operation of Indian aviation platforms: MEA
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:24:18 PM IST
India and Maldives held the second high-level core group meeting in New Delhi on Friday and agreed on a set of mutually workable solutions to enable the continued operation of Indian aviation platforms that provide humanitarian and medvac services to the ... read..


France: UPI formally launched at Eiffel Tower in Paris
Paris | February 2, 2024 9:25:01 PM IST
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been formally launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Indian Embassy in France said on Friday and termed it as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "vision of taking UPI global." The UPI was formally launched ... read..


Taiwan urges UK, Western allies to help deter Chinese aggression
Taipei | February 2, 2024 9:24:54 PM IST
Taiwan's envoy to the United Kingdom Yao Chin-hsiang has urged the United Kingdom and other Western allies to help deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan, Taiwan News reported. ... read..


Kenya: 3 killed, over 270 injured after massive gas explosion in Nairobi
Nairobi | February 2, 2024 8:24:43 PM IST
At least three people were killed and over 270 were injured after a gas-loaded truck exploded, setting off a massive fireball that burned homes and warehouses in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


NGOs urge UN to address human rights violations in Balochistan
Geneva | February 2, 2024 8:24:40 PM IST
A group of NGOs has written to the United Nations to urgently address human rights violations in Balochistan and the growing interference of China in the region. ... read..


Afghanistan: Two suspects lashed in Kabul on charges of having 'extramarital affair'
Kabul | February 2, 2024 8:24:23 PM IST
Two persons accused of having "extramarital relations" were lashed 35 times in Kabul province, Khaama Press reported, citing a Taliban court statement. ... read..


Afghan migrants expelled from Pakistan borrowing money to survive: Report
Kabul | February 2, 2024 8:24:18 PM IST
The World Food Program (WFP) recently disclosed in reports that Afghan migrants, forcibly tortured and expelled from Pakistan, are resorting to borrowing money just to survive, The Khaama Press reported. ... read..


Indian Navy foils yet another piracy attempt; rescues Pak, Iranian crew
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 8:24:16 PM IST
Responding swiftly, the Indian Navy foiled another piracy attempt along the east coast of Somalia and saved Pakistani and Iranian crew members. ... read..


Pakistan: Balochistan administration declines to hand over bodies of 14 people to kin
Balochistan | February 2, 2024 7:23:47 PM IST
Despite huge protests by people in Balochistan against torture and atrocities, the provincial administration in Pakistan has refused to hand over the bodies of 14 people to their families, the Balochistan Post reported. ... read..


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf postpones intra-party elections
Islamabad | February 2, 2024 7:23:45 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party elections which were due to be held on February 5, have been postponed. PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Khan said that the decision was announced on the directives of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakis ... read..


Looking forward to my Perth visit for Indian Ocean Conference 2024: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 6:24:37 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green on Friday and discussed the bilateral partnership between the two countries. ... read..


Pakistan treats Baloch people as slaves: Professor Manzoor Baloch
Quetta | February 2, 2024 6:24:35 PM IST
Professor Manzoor Baloch, a Baloch intellectual and professor, has lambasted the Pakistani establishment for mistreating the Baloch and carrying out atrocities against them for over seven decades. ... read..


Pakistan: People hold sit-in for recovery of loved ones in Balochistan's Turbat
Balochistan | February 2, 2024 5:25:21 PM IST
Baloch Yakjahti Committee-Kech on Friday said that people in the Turbat area of Pakistan's Balochistan continue to hold sit-in for the recovery of their loved ones despite heavy rains and bitter cold. It said that people must stand united against the "sta ... read..


UN Special Rapporteur alleges use of torture against Jimmy Lai, demands probe by China
Asia | February 2, 2024 5:25:07 PM IST
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, has written a letter to the Chinese authorities urging them to address the claims that it has allegedly tortured Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai for obtaining evidence against him, a press release from t ... read..


57 pc of companies surveyed by China Chamber of Commerce in US lack confidence in opening of Chinese market
Asia | February 2, 2024 4:24:59 PM IST
Beijing [China], February 2 (ANI/CNA): According to a survey by the China Chamber of Commerce in the US, 57 per cent of companies have insufficient confidence in the opening of the Chinese market. ... read..


Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, an innovative platform to support local producers
Middle East | February 2, 2024 4:24:56 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award stands as an innovative promotional and marketing platform dedicated to supporting local producers. ... read..


Sentence given by 'Puppets': Imran Khan questions court verdict in Toshakhana case
Islamabad | February 2, 2024 4:24:37 PM IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan said on Thursday that the verdicts given against him and his wife Bushra Bibi were coming from "elsewhere" and their "puppets" were merely announcing them, The Express Tribune reported. ... read..


Global carmakers implicated in using Uyghur forced labour due to Chinese govt's pressure
Bejing | February 2, 2024 4:24:30 PM IST
Some global carmakers are applying weaker human rights and responsible sourcing standards to their joint ventures in China owing to pressure from the Chinese government, as reported by Voice of America (VOA), citing a report. ... read..


US-India Educational Foundation announces opening of annual Fulbright-Nehru competition
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 3:25:15 PM IST
The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has officially opened its doors to applicants for the annual Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships, the US embassy in India said in an official statement. ... read..


UAE, Greece sign agreement to advance development of digital infrastructure
Asia | February 2, 2024 3:25:14 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Governance of the Hellenic Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a framework for investments in digital infrastructure wi ... read..


American University of Sharjah partners with Canada's BSIA to enrich international studies education
Asia | February 2, 2024 3:25:12 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], February 2 (ANI/WAM): The American University of Sharjah (AUS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA), Waterloo, Canada, on Thursday on the AUS campus. ... read..


Reducing interest payments on operating loans, mortgage repayments may expand China's financial risks
Asia | February 2, 2024 3:25:06 PM IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 2 (ANI/CNA): China's mortgage interest rates have been reduced, and the number of people buying houses with higher interest rate loans has decreased. For interest expenses, select "House Loan to Business Loan". Although there are ... read..


Tokyo Metropolitan government promotes perovskite solar cells for cleaner energy
Tokyo | February 2, 2024 2:25:36 PM IST
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is spearheading de-carbonization activity at Morigasaki Water Reclamation Center in Ota District, Tokyo, the latest solar power generation perovskite solar cell, set up as a demonstration experiment. ... read..


Israeli brigade leaves Gaza after dismantling 70 tunnels
Middle East | February 2, 2024 2:25:24 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 2 (ANI/TPS): In the last two months, soldiers from the 55th Brigade have dismantled 70 tunnel shafts, the Israel Defense Forces disclosed as the brigade was withdrawn from Gaza on Thursday. ... read..


"I did not handle this right...": US Defence Secy apologizes for mishandling communication around his cancer treatment
Washington, DC | February 2, 2024 2:25:08 PM IST
US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin on Thursday apologised to his colleagues and the American public and admitted that he mishandled communication around his treatment for prostate cancer, CNN reported on Thursday. ... read..


Canada: Police probe overnight shooting at house of terrorist Hardeep Nijjar's aide
Surrey | February 2, 2024 2:25:06 PM IST
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has launched an investigation into an overnight shooting incident at the South Surrey residence of Simranjeet Singh, a friend of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada-based CBC news has ... read..


North Korea fired several cruise missiles off west coast: Seoul
Seoul | February 2, 2024 1:25:00 PM IST
North Korea fired several cruise missiles off the west coast on Friday, marking its fourth cruise missile launch this year, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military. ... read..


Pro-China Opposition politician elected Speaker in Taiwan
Taipei | February 2, 2024 1:24:58 PM IST
A few weeks after the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won an unprecedented third term in office, Taiwan's legislature elected Han Kuo-yu, a politician from the China-friendly opposition Kuomintang (KMT) as its new speaker on Thursday, Voice of A ... read..


Pakistan International Airlines debt now rests on taxpayers shoulders
Islamabad | February 2, 2024 1:24:51 PM IST
Pakistan's caretaker government and banks have agreed on a plan to restructure the debt of troubled Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). ... read..


US hints at hitting Iranian-backed Houthis with increased intensity after Jordan attack
Washington, DC | February 2, 2024 1:24:43 PM IST
Following the drone attack on a base in Jordan, the US forces are now preparing to hit Iran-backed proxies across the Middle East with increased intensity, as reported by Voice of America (VOA). ... read..


Pakistan: Election commission seeks report on Balochistan bombings
Balochistan | February 2, 2024 12:24:57 PM IST
The Pakistan Election Commission on Friday took notice of the bomb and grenade attacks in Balochistan and sought detailed reports from the Balochistan inspector general of police and chief secretary, Dawn News reported. ... read..


Japan's World Sushi Championship: A feast of global culinary talent
Tokyo | February 2, 2024 12:24:38 PM IST
Sushi is one of the most famous dishes all over the world. ... read..


North Korea fired several cruise missiles off west coast: Seoula
Seoul | February 2, 2024 12:24:30 PM IST
North Korea fired several cruise missiles off the west coast on Friday, marking its fourth cruise missile launch this year, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military. ... read..


Gilgit Baltistan: Economic Coordination Committee approves wheat subsidy, trims ministries' budgets after protests
Gilgit Baltistan | February 2, 2024 11:25:58 AM IST
After a month-long struggle and protests in Gilgit Baltistan over a wheat price hike, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the interim cabinet agreed to continue providing subsidies to the people of the region by slashing budgets of some major min ... read..


Pakistan's foreign reserves continue to decline due to loan repayment
Islamabad | February 2, 2024 11:25:50 AM IST
Amid the political instability and economic crisis, the Pakistan foreign exchange reserve continues to decline due to loan repayments, The Express Tribune reported on Friday. ... read..


US State Department critical of China's modified M503 flight path
Washington | February 2, 2024 11:25:20 AM IST
The United States Department of State expressed concerns Thursday over changes to China's M503 flight path, saying the US was opposed to any unilateral changes to the cross-strait status quo by either side, Central News Agency (CNA) Taiwan reported. ... read..


1 dead as 10 bomb, grenade attacks rock Balochistan ahead of general polls
Balochistan | February 2, 2024 11:25:19 AM IST
The Pakistan Election Commission on Friday took notice of the bomb and grenade attacks in Balochistan and sought detailed reports from the Balochistan inspector general of police and chief secretary, Dawn News reported. ... read..


Mahrang Baloch urges human rights organisations, international media to address Baloch genocide
Turbat | February 2, 2024 10:24:02 AM IST
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch urged all human rights organisations, including the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, to address the issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. ... read..


"Indian Art work has strong reputation internationally...": German envoy to India Philipp Ackermann
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 10:23:55 AM IST
Indian art has a strong reputation in the world and German patrons coming to the Indian Art fairs have given it international significance, the German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann said on Thursday ... read..


Afghan women urge United Nations for active role at Doha conference
Kabul | February 2, 2024 10:23:37 AM IST
The prominent members of women's protest movements have urged the United Nations to advocate for the active participation of women in the Doha Conference, scheduled to be held in Afghanistan, as reported by Khaama Press. ... read..


Protesting farmers hurl eggs, clog streets with tractors as EU summit begins in Brussels
Brussels | February 2, 2024 9:24:15 AM IST
As leaders of the European Union (EU) held a meeting on Thursday, sanctioning fresh funds for Ukraine, hundreds of protesting farmers gathered outside the Parliament premises in Brussels, CNN reported. ... read..


Elon Musk to seek shareholders approval to roll out Tesla in Texas
Delaware | February 2, 2024 9:24:10 AM IST
After the Delaware court ruling to struck down Tesla CEO, Elon Musk's pay package, he said he is seeking shareholder approval to incorporate the company in Texas, CNN reported on Thursday. ... read..


US: Two injured in McEachern High School shooting in Georgia
Georgia | February 2, 2024 9:24:07 AM IST
Two persons sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at the McEachern High School in Cobb County in Georgia, US, police said on Friday. ... read..


"No response" from Hamas side to hostage release proposal
Tel Aviv | February 2, 2024 8:24:35 AM IST
Qatar acted too soon in announcing that Hamas gave initial approval to a ceasefire proposal, said a Palestinian source, the Times of Israel reported, citing a Lebanese news outlet, Al-Mayadeen. ... read..


Centre approves signing, ratification of bilateral investment treaty with UAE
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 8:24:32 AM IST
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratification of a Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... read..


European Union unanimously approves USD 54 bn aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary's threats
Brussels | February 2, 2024 8:24:30 AM IST
All 27 European Union countries have reached consensus on an additional 50 billion euros (USD 54 billion) aid package for Ukraine, overcoming potential vetoes, notably from Hungary, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


USIBC President criticises uninformed media reports on US-India drone deal
Washington, DC | February 2, 2024 7:25:15 AM IST
Expressing concern over media coverage, US-India Business Council (USIBC) President Ambassador Atul Keshap criticised certain outlets on Thursday (local time) for spreading "uninformed, erroneous gossip" without fact-checking. ... read..


USIBC President hails India as a "pillar of stability" in uncertain world
By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC | February 2, 2024 6:25:11 AM IST
US-India Business Council (USIBC) President, Ambassador Atul Keshap, reflecting on the sentiment among members of the USIBC, highlighted India's growing stature as a "pillar of stability" in an uncertain world. ... read..


State Secy Leaf emphasies US' commitment to humanitarian situation in Gaza, counterterrorism efforts
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 5:23:25 AM IST
A senior US official, Barbara Leaf, has said that the US is committed to finding a "durable solution" to the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a pathway to a Palestinian state. ... read..


Another Indian student found dead in US, third such case within a week
New York | February 2, 2024 4:24:04 AM IST
Another Indian student in the United States named Shreyas Reddy has been found dead in Cincinnati, Ohio, making it the third such case within a week. ... read..


Drone deal to provide India "enhanced maritime security" with 16-fold aircraft increase, says US
By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC | February 2, 2024 4:24:02 AM IST
India's deal with the US of almost USD 4 billion, paving the way for the acquisition of 31 state-of-the-art MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones, will not only propel India's defence capabilities but also ensure a 16-fold increase in the number of aircraft, signific ... read..


US President Biden issues executive order targeting violent Israeli settlers in West Bank
Washington, DC | February 2, 2024 4:23:58 AM IST
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order addressing the issue of violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank, a move aimed at restoring stability in the region, CNN reported. ... read..


US approves USD 3.99 bn foreign military sale of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft to India
Washington, DC | February 2, 2024 3:24:56 AM IST
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 3.99 billion, US Department of Defence (US DOD) sa ... read..


India, Maldives 2nd core group meeting to be held today over presence of Indian military personnel
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 2:24:12 AM IST
India and Maldives will hold the second core group meeting in the national capital over the presence of Indian military personnel in the island nation, sources said. ... read..


New open-access book explores UAE's remarkably diverse ecosystems
General News | February 2, 2024 12:23:32 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], February 1 (ANI/WAM): NYU Abu Dhabi Associate Professor of Biology John Burt edited and published a first-of-its-kind, open-access book titled A Natural History of the Emirates. With over 20 contributing authors from leading universities and ... read..


Hiking trails closed and flood warnings issued as sea of Galilee swells
Middle East | February 2, 2024 12:23:23 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 1 (ANI/TPS): The Sea of Galilee's water level rose 15 cm during the last 24 hours due to rainy weather which is expected to continue for several days. ... read..


Saima Wazed takes charge as WHO South-East Asia Regional Director
New Delhi | February 2, 2024 12:23:20 AM IST
Saima Wazed assumed charge as the Regional Director for the World Health Organization, South-East Asia Region on Thursday. ... read..


Negotiation over grievances of Gilgit-Baltistan cancelled as provincial ministers remain absent
Gilgit-Baltistan | February 2, 2024 12:23:18 AM IST
Amid several protests over grievances of the people of Gilgit Baltistan (GB), the negotiations between the public delegation of GB and the provincial ministers were not completed because several ministers belonging to the administration were absent, repor ... read..


UK: United Kashmir People's National Party to hold anti-Pakistan protest on Feb 5
London | February 2, 2024 12:23:09 AM IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) in solidarity with the Joint Awami Action Committee (AAC) will hold a protest in front of the Pakistan High Commission in London on February 5 to counter the so-called 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' observed by ... read..


'Space Diplomacy' builds bridges on earth
Middle East | February 2, 2024 12:23:07 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 1 (ANI/TPS): As far as Professor Teodoro Valente is concerned, there's no question that collaboration in space exploration builds bridges on Earth. ... read..


"Very responsible budget, supports economic growth story for India": USISPF President Aghi on interim budget 2024-25
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 2, 2024 12:23:00 AM IST
As the interim budget for the financial year 2024-25 was rolled out on Thursday, the President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Mukesh Aghi said that it is a very responsible budget and it focuses on continued economic growth s ... read..


Poet-diplomat Abhay K's new book 'Celestial' launched at Jaipur Literature Festival
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 1, 2024 11:26:24 PM IST
Poet-diplomat Abhay K's new book 'Celestial' was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Thursday by well-known author William Dalrymple and the Head of the Department of Music at King's College, London Katherine Schofield. ... read..


"Have been attending several meetings on Afghanistan in various formats": MEA on engagements with Kabul
New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:26:17 PM IST
India has been engaging with Afghanistan at both the regional as well as international level by attending several meetings in various formats, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..


Union Budget 2024: US-India Business Council lauds commitment to semiconductors, green energy
Washington DC | February 1, 2024 11:26:13 PM IST
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Union Government and lauded the commitment of the Indian government towards developing India's semiconductor ecosystem. ... read..


Biden administration approves 4 billion dollars arms package sale to India
Washington DC | February 1, 2024 11:26:10 PM IST
The Biden Administration has today notified the US Congress of its intent to sell nearly 4 billion dollars worth of arms comprising mainly of the MQ 9 B Drones armed with hellfire missiles. ... read..


UK-India Business Council welcomes Interim Budget 2024-25
New Delhi | February 1, 2024 11:25:39 PM IST
The UK-India Business Council has welcomed India's interim budget 2024-25 and its focus on stability for the coming months. ... read..


Nawaz Sharif slams Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) govt, says 'Imran Khan attacked country's integrity to save his rule'
Islamabad | February 1, 2024 11:25:32 PM IST
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif on Thursday, lashed out at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), stressing that PTI founder Imran Khan has attacked the country's integrity to save his rule, as reporte ... read..


Three projects to be developed in Nepal under Indian assistance
Kathmandu | February 1, 2024 10:23:53 PM IST
The Indian Embassy in Nepal and the Nepal government's Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for undertaking three High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in Nepal. ... read..


Developments happening in Red Sea a matter of concern: MEA
New Delhi | February 1, 2024 9:23:44 PM IST
Amid the ongoing escalations in the Red Sea, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that it is a matter of concern for India. ... read..


Activists from PoK, Gilgit-Baltistan stand in solidarity with Baloch protestors
Islamabad | February 1, 2024 9:23:39 PM IST
The political activists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) have shown their solidarity with the Baloch, who have been protesting against state atrocities for the past many days. ... read..


Baloch identity is "under threat": Mahrang Baloch calls on "silence" of international community
Islamabad | February 1, 2024 8:24:12 PM IST
Citing the "threat" to the Baloch identity, activist Mahrang Baloch urged people to raise awareness about the ongoing "Baloch genocide" among the international community. ... read..


Dubai Health Authority showcases its 'Mawaheb' smart platform to enhance medical education, healthcare innovation
Middle East | February 1, 2024 8:24:05 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 1 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Health Authority (DHA) showcased, at the ongoing Arab Health Congress, a comprehensive platform that is has developed to improve medical education, research, and innovation in the field of healthcare in the Emi ... read..


Pakistan: People block Turbat-Karachi route in protest against enforced disappearances
Turbat | February 1, 2024 7:24:43 PM IST
A group of protestors blocked the main route of Turbat to Karachi on Thursday demanding the release of enforcedly disappeared people by the Pakistan authorities. ... read..


China National Bank's exposure to China fell below one trillion yuan; ratio of its net worth fell to new low of 22.7 per cent
Asia | February 1, 2024 7:24:20 PM IST
Beijing [China], February 1 (ANI/CNA): The Financial Supervisory Commission announced today that in 2023 At the end of December, the total exposure of domestic banks to China fell below the trillion yuan mark, and the ratio of exposure to net value droppe ... read..


Inspired by Hamas, Arab-Israeli man planned attack on Haifa factory
Middle East | February 1, 2024 7:24:05 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 1 (ANI/TPS): An Arab-Israeli man who planned to burn down a factory in the Haifa Bay area and one of the city's police stations is in custody after initially being arrested for driving without a valid driver's license, the Isra ... read..


Myanmar coup 3rd anniversary: India expresses concern, calls for transition towards "inclusive federal democracy"
New Delhi | February 1, 2024 6:24:36 PM IST
Expressing concern over the "deteriorating" situation in Myanmar, where the military seized power in a coup three years ago, India has urged for an early resolution to the conflict with the return of peace and stability in the country. ... read..


India extends assistance to Palestine bilaterally and through UN, but "has zero tolerance towards terrorism": MEA
New Delhi | February 1, 2024 6:24:29 PM IST
Following Israel's accusation of UNRWA staff being involved in the October 7 Hamas attack, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday, said that India has been extending assistance to Palestine both bilaterally and thro ... read..


"Since inception, Pakistan has never given rights to Baloch people": Senior Baloch activist Hakeem Baloch
Islamabad | February 1, 2024 6:24:24 PM IST
Stating that Pakistan has never given rights to the Baloch people, Hakeem Baloch, a Baloch National Movement (BNM) activist said that it is 'high time' for the world to raise its voice against the atrocities being committed against the people in Balochist ... read..


UAE: ADU inks partnership with Italy-Czech Republic Chamber of Commerce to strengthen cooperation
Middle East | February 1, 2024 5:25:14 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 1 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italy-Czech Republic Chamber of Commerce (CCIRC) to elevate research efforts in academia. ... read..


"No new custom duties to help imports...India trying to integrate in global supply chains": US-based expert on interim budget
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 1, 2024 5:25:08 PM IST
India is trying to integrate itself into global supply chains and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman not announcing a change in customs duties "is very warmly welcomed", said an expert who has been working on US-India relations for over 25 years. ... read..


Karachi police arrest 39 Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf workers as crackdown continues ahead of general elections
Islamabad | February 1, 2024 5:24:56 PM IST
The Pakistan police have intensified the crackdown on Pakistan Tehree-i-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers and have picked up over three dozen more party workers for being allegedly involved in violence during a rally at Teen Talwar over the weekend, Dawn r ... read..


Pakistan's monthly inflation rate increases to 28.5 pc amid economic crisis
Islamabad | February 1, 2024 4:26:09 PM IST
Amid the economic crisis in Pakistan, the caretaker government revised its projection, stating that inflation may remain around 28.5 per cent in January due to food supply shocks, The Express Tribune reported on Wednesday. ... read..


Senior Tuvalu parliamentarians voice support for ties with Taiwan
Sydney | February 1, 2024 4:26:05 PM IST
A Tuvaluan prime ministerial hopeful and the country's departing prime minister on Wednesday expressed their support for the continued diplomatic ties with Taiwan, after recent warnings that relations could be severed, Central News Agency Taiwan reported. ... read..


Afghan women deserve their day in court against Taliban, ICJ could play important role: Human Rights group
New York | February 1, 2024 4:25:58 PM IST
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to address the issue of women's rights in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule which has imposed a brutal crackdown on women and girls, the Human Rights Watch highlighted in a report. ... read..


Israeli forces press offensive in Khan Yunis
Asia | February 1, 2024 4:25:48 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 1 (ANI/TPS): Israel continued to press its Gaza offensive in and around Khan Yunis. ... read..


Taiwan swore in its 11th Legislative Yuan, with none of its parties holding absolute majority
Taipei | February 1, 2024 4:25:33 PM IST
Taiwan on Thursday swore in its 11th Legislative Yuan, a group of 113 members, from 10-term parliamentary mainstay Ker Chien-ming, the outgoing majority leader in the Legislative Yuan since 2016, to Huang Jie, the Legislature's youngest member at 31, as r ... read..


"UN has not been a stellar organization": Netanyahu tells UN ambassadors
Middle East | February 1, 2024 4:25:27 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 1 (ANI/TPS): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on Wednesday, met with a delegation of ambassadors to the UN, including from Malta, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Ukr ... read..


'Al-Jundi' Journal publishes its new February 2024 issue
Middle East | February 1, 2024 4:25:20 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 1 (ANI/WAM): Al-Jundi, a journal issued by the Ministry of Defence, has published its new February 2024 issue No. 601. ... read..


UAE President confers Medal of Independence on Ambassador of Barbados
Middle East | February 1, 2024 4:25:15 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 1 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First-Class Medal of Independence to Gabriel Abed, Ambassador of the Republic of Barbados to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassado ... read..


US, Russia, China battle for dominance in nuclear technology
Washington, DC | February 1, 2024 4:24:13 PM IST
The US, Russia and China are battling for dominance to build and sell small modular reactors (SMRs), as per CNN. ... read..


Pakistan electoral body meets to discuss worsening state of law and order in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad | February 1, 2024 4:24:06 PM IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hold a crucial meeting to discuss the worsening state of law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, as reported by Geo News. ... read..


European Union condemns human rights violations in Myanmar
Naypyidaw | February 1, 2024 2:24:45 PM IST
Three years since February 1, 2021 the day when the military in Myanmar overthrew its democratically elected government, foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, United States, an ... read..


US announces to enforce IPEF Supply Chain Agreement on February 24
Washington, DC | February 1, 2024 2:24:02 PM IST
The US Department of Commerce on Thursday announced that the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Supply Chain Agreement will be enforced on February 24, further emphasising that it will promote coordination among the IPEF partners on bui ... read..


Pakistan: Security forces raid Imran Khan's party's central secretariat in Islamabad
Islamabad | February 1, 2024 2:24:00 PM IST
Amid Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sentence of 10 years in jail in a cypher case, police and security officials in civil dress allegedly raided and took control of the PTI's central secretariat in Islamabad, Dawn News reported. ... read..


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